Before you travel
Purpose of visit
Not published by official sources
Passport validity
How to apply
Where South Africans apply
Not published by official sources
Travel insurance
Not mandatory for entry, but insurers may refuse cover because UK and US governments advise against all travel.4
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Return or onward ticket
Not published by official sources
Proof of funds
Not published by official sources
Accommodation or invitation
Not published by official sources
Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa
Destination rule: a yellow fever certificate is needed only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever transmission risk; South Africa is not a risk country. Return to South Africa: this country is not a yellow fever risk country, so no certificate is needed on return, unless you transited through a risk country (for example via Panama or South America) on the way.3
Confirmed by other governments' official advice
Arrival forms
Not published by official sources
Extending your stay and overstaying
Not published by official sources
Transit
Not published by official sources
Travelling with children
Not published by official sources
What changed
Sources
Other government
Official advice from other governments
- 3UK FCDO travel advice gov.uk
- 4UK FCDO travel advice gov.uk
Reference
Used to find official sources, never the final word
- 2Wikipedia, Visa requirements for South African citizens en.wikipedia.org
- 6Wikipedia, Visa policy of Haiti en.wikipedia.org
Commercial
Visa agencies, law firms and travel companies
- 1The GSA, Haiti country guide (updated 23 Oct 2025) thegsa.co.za
Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book.